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Orioles GM Addresses Team's Collapse and Managerial Change

Mike Elias breaks silence on Brandon Hyde's firing, pledges organizational review as Orioles fall to 15-31 under interim manager Tony Mansolino.

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Overview

  • The Orioles are now 15-31 on the season, last in the AL East, and on a seven-game losing streak, with one of the worst ERAs in MLB at 5.53.
  • General Manager Mike Elias publicly accepted responsibility for the team's struggles, citing underperformance and roster construction issues as key factors.
  • Elias emphasized the need for a 'different voice' in the clubhouse, leading to the promotion of Tony Mansolino as interim manager after Brandon Hyde's dismissal.
  • The Orioles' pitching rotation has been a major weakness, exacerbated by injuries and the failure to replace former ace Corbin Burnes in the offseason.
  • Commentators and analysts argue that the team's issues stem from deeper front office and ownership failures, with Hyde seen by some as a scapegoat.